familiar with

Example Sentences

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It was Smith’s idea to bring back Bayless as a special guest, according to a person familiar with the situation but not authorized to discuss it publicly.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Toward the end of 2025, Olsen flew to Georgia to meet with Paul Brown, the head of the FBI’s Atlanta field office, according to people familiar with the matter.

From Salon • May 4, 2026

It is possible Cohen could tap outside investors, such as Middle Eastern sovereign-wealth funds, to back the deal, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

"There's something about being with someone who's very familiar with the process, who is matter-of-fact and at home with it and compassionate - that really helps," Behrens says.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

I expected Raizel to make a quip about capitalism, but instead, she said, “Alter, are you familiar with Jack the Ripper?”

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros